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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,901.26, 28,843.37 and 11,826.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,901.26, 28,843.37 and 11,826.53 is: 16,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,901.26 : 28,843.37 = 11,826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,901.26/28,843.37 = 11,826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,901.26x = 28,843.37 × 11,826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,901.26x = 341,116,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,116,921.47/20,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.40

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